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F227 HYJ

1988 Mazda 121

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,222 mi
Last recorded66,222 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1988 Mazda 12177,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF227 HYJ
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2011 66,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

smaller tyres fitted to front axle

Pass 7 Dec 2011 66,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

smaller tyres fitted to front axle

Fail 24 Nov 2011 66,214 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wiper blade split

smaller tyres fitted to front axle

Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,153 miles

ODD SIZED TYRES ON AXLES

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,858 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 62,544 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F track control arm rubber bushes slightly perished

N/S/F tyre near limit on edges and slightly perished

N/S/R tyre nearing limit on outer edge (2.5mm)

N/S/R wheel arch corroded, but does NOT affect the body integrity, suspension or braking of vehicle

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

O/S/F tyre low (3mm) and slightly perished

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Under side of vehicle showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,544 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F track control arm rubber bushes slightly perished

N/S/F tyre near limit on edges and slightly perished

N/S/R tyre nearing limit on outer edge (2.5mm)

N/S/R wheel arch corroded, but does NOT affect the body integrity, suspension or braking of vehicle

O/S/F tyre low (3mm) and slightly perished

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Under side of vehicle showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,162 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 61,566 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 61,566 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 60,994 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 121?

Based on 50,730 MOT tests across 6,017 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,747
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
6,017
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,459
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,371
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,598
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,343
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,793
Full Mazda 121 reliability report

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F227 HYJ is a 1988 Mazda 121 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 77,704 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 121 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F227 HYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 121 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Mazda 121 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F227 HYJ registered?

F227 HYJ is a 1988 Mazda 121, first registered on 6 October 1988.

Is F227 HYJ safe to buy?

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